Top Singing & Voice Lessons in Port Jefferson Station, NY

Experienced voice teacher. I am classically trained I have my bachelors degree in Music Education and am currently a full time choral director. I teach all ages and levels. I like to focus on proper technique for both classical singing and pop/musical theater. I will help you sing and play your favorite songs in the healthiest way possible!

Experienced teacher and professional performer, specializing in beginner and intermediate vocal lessons! Lessons are customized and catered to the needs/goals of each student. Sing what you love with an understanding of your vocal range, healthy breathing and singing, stylistic dictation, and dynamics to shape and create beautiful music! Get ready to learn and have a great time!

Voice Lessons
A foundation of register coordination is the basis of Ms. Ratcliffe’s technical instruction. With correct and disciplined practice, a student will build strength, balance the voice, and cultivate more physical and sonic freedom throughout the entirety of the vocal range. While learning this technique, a student can take anywhere from a minimum of two to five years to sound polished, but can establish a healthy voice and beautiful tone for a lifetime. Ms. Ratcliffe also offers coaching for many different kinds of auditions including All-Regional and All-State competitions, college, and professional auditions. Additionally, she teaches diction in Italian, French, and German; sight singing and music theory; and musical style.

Rock, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Gospel, March, Country, Folk, Bluegrass, Swing, Big Band, Theater, Symphonic, Pop, Metal, Punk, Americana, Avant-garde...

During my time with students, I strive to assist them in taking risks, discovering the joy of music, and making progress with their singing. No matter what their goals are- All-State Choir, opera, musical theatre, or just having fun, I love helping them reach them. By looking at different genres of vocal music, we will focus on many different aspects of singing, from music theory, to expressive performance, to the foundation of healthy singing.

I believe that every student is unique and learns in his or her own way. Therefore, I tailor the pace and focus of lessons on each student’s interests and abilities. I believe it is integral for all students to have an understanding of music theory and therefore, work on theory and sight-reading. In addition, I think a well-rounded musical education is key, and work on an array of genres with my students including folk songs, art songs, and musical theatre. Students will work on 2-5 songs at once, and will consider a song "learned" once ...

First thing I do before first day of class is send out a welcoming greeting via email and call a few days before first lesson. We Briefly discuss and establishing the learning goals for the course based on the visual literacy,technical,and intellectual competencies the students should achieve by the end of a period is ideal for me to design the course or update an existing course for the student's desired outcomes. The syllabus and the schedule are completed along with a comprehensive strategy for what will take place during class. lessons include: physical pre warm ups, breathing exercises, vocal warm-up exercises and technical work, solfeggio (sight-singing), ear training, repertoire musical coaching , speech coaching, preparation for auditions and performances.